£10million England international told Sunderland will tear up his contract if he can find a new club

He has been told he can go for free.

Sunderland have told £10million midfielder Jack Rodwell they will tear up his contract if he can find another club.

Press Association Sport understands the 26-year-old, who has made just 76 senior appearances for the Black Cats during his three and a half years to date on Wearside, has asked to leave the Stadium of Light and has been told he can go for free.